There are many others who have contributed greatly to CMCP, and many who will do so going forward. CMCP looks forward to recognizing those individuals & adding them to the CMCP Diversity Leader Hall of Fame each year.

2015 CMCP CORPORATE & LAW FIRM AWARDS

John Essex and Guy Rounsaville In-House Counsel Diversity Award

Hewlett-Packard Company

Minority-Owned Law Firm Client Service Award

Drucilla Stender Ramey Majority-Owned Law Firm Award

Awards OverviewThe California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) promotes and sustains diversity and inclusion in California’s legal profession by providing attorneys of color with access and opportunity for business and professional development. CMCP has a long-standing tradition of honoring our member organizations whose actions reflect sustained dedication to CMCP's mission. The 3 awards described below, given annually, are just one of the ways in which CMCP honors those organizations.

Nominations and Award Determination

CMCP will notify award recipients by September 22, 2015. Awards will be presented at the 2015 Annual Business Conference Recognition Lunch on October 23, 2015.

Awards and Criteria

John Essex and Guy Rounsaville In-House Counsel Diversity Award:

Awarded to the CMCP corporate or public agency member that has demonstrated the strongest commitment to diversity & inclusion. This award is based on the organization’s:

Support of & participation in CMCP

Strong record of hiring diverse outside counsel

Number & percent of all minority attorneys within the law department, and in management & other leadership roles

Overall organization culture that values diversity & inclusion, and gives back to the community

Drucilla Stender Ramey Majority-Owned Law Firm Award:

Awarded to the CMCP majority-owned law firm member that has demonstrated the strongest commitment to diversity & inclusion. This award is based on the law firm’s:

Support of & participation in CMCP

Number & percent of all minority attorneys within the firm

Number & percent of minority attorneys in partnership, management & other leadership roles

Overall law firm culture that values diversity & inclusion, and gives back to the community

Minority-Owned Law Firm Client Service Award:

Awarded to the CMCP minority-owned law firm that has best demonstrated outstanding client service. This award is based on the law firm’s: